Easy Shrimp Salad

Name: Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound of peeled and deveined medium shrimp; 1 cup of chopped celery; 1 medium avocado; 1/2 cup of cucumber; 1/2 cup of tomato; 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion; 1/2 fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons of chopped dill; 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard; 1/2 cup of mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

This light and refreshing Shrimp Salad Recipe is a practical main dish! It is gluten-free and dairy-free.

American Cuisine

March 12, 2022

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4 people

Preparation 15 mins

Cooking 5 mins

Total 20 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

1 pound of peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 cup of chopped celery
1 medium avocado
1/2 cup of cucumber
1/2 cup of tomato
1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion
1/2 fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
2 tablespoons of chopped dill
1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

Shrimp

Rinse the peeled and cleaned shrimp in cold water. If using uncooked shrimp, fill a medium saucepan ½ full with boiling water. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Boil the brine again. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimps turn pink. Then drain the shrimp thoroughly with a colander. Dry with a paper towel. (You can skip this step if you buy cooked shrimp.)
Put the shrimp in a bowl.

Salad Dressing

To prepare the salad dressing, add lemon juice/orange juice, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and dill to a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Combine all ingredients.

Salad

Finely chop the onion, celery, cucumber, tomato and other greens.
Mix shrimp and chopped vegetables in a bowl.
Top with sliced avocado or hard-boiled egg.
Before serving, pour the salad dressing over it or put it in a separate saucepan.
If desired, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Shrimp Salad

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories275

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13.2 g16.9%

Cholesterol 229 mg76.3%

Sodium 1015 mg44.1%

Protein 26.4 g52.8%

Potassium 496 mg10.6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

You can use fresh or frozen shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, cook for a few minutes or until golden brown. If you wish, you can also buy ready-made boiled shrimp from supermarkets.
You can use any size shrimp you want. If you are using small shrimp, you can add them whole to the salad. If you prefer jumbo-sized shrimp, you can serve them whole or cut into pieces.
Avoid overcooking when boiling shrimp. Otherwise, the shrimp will be rubbery. To avoid this, remove the shrimp from the heat when they are opaque and pink.
You can serve the shrimp warm or cold.
To cool the shrimp, you can rinse them with cold water or place them in an ice bath. Before adding to the salad, thoroughly dry with a paper towel.
Do not use shrimp if they smell bad or strange.
Finely chop the red onion. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can also use green onions instead of red onions.
Use dijon mustard, parsley, basil, chives, dill, or cilantro to flavor the recipe.
You can add protein to the recipe with a boiled egg.
Use balsamic vinegar or wine vinegar to add flavor to salad dressing.
To reduce the amount of carbohydrates, use low-fat mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise.
You can use olive oil or unsalted butter in salad dressing instead of mayo.

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Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Chef Pan

Cutting Board

Lemon Juicer

Chef Knife

What Is Shrimp Salad?

Shrimp Salad is prepared with boiled shrimp, colorful vegetables, mayonnaise salad dressing, and spices. It's ideal for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner. It has a high protein content and a low carbohydrate content. This Homemade Shrimp Salad is gluten-free and dairy-free.

What Are the Best Shrimp for Shrimp Salad?

Find out what kind of shrimp you should use for this Shrimp Salad. You can use any size shrimp for this seafood salad. Fresh, cooked, or frozen shrimp work well for this recipe. However, small, cooked and peeled shrimp are an ideal choice.

Raw shrimp is not used in shrimp salad. If you are using fresh or frozen shrimp, you must cook the shrimp.

There are a variety of sizes of shrimp. You can tell their size by looking at how many shrimp you get per kilo. Ideal sizes for this shrimp salad: Large (30-40 shrimp), Medium (41-50 shrimp), and Small (51-60 shrimp) You can also choose from different types of shrimp.

The types of shrimp you can use in shrimp salad are:

Pink Shrimp: It has a mild and sweet taste. They are light-colored, and their tails are dark blue.
White Shrimp: It has a sweeter flavor than pink shrimp. Their tails are green.
Brown Shrimp: It is smaller than other shrimp types. They turn pink after cooking. They have slightly purple tails.

How to Peel Shrimp?

Should I Peel Shrimp Shells? Definitely. Be sure to peel the shrimp before adding them to the salad. If you wish, you can use ready peeled and cleaned shrimp for this recipe. In this way, you can also save time.

If you have purchased shrimp that have not been cleaned, first wash the shrimp with plenty of water. After washing the shrimp, cut off the head and legs. Pull the shrimp shell out from the middle with your fingers and then pull out the back end of the shell. To remove the dark streaked vein from the top of the shrimp, cut a slit along the top of the shrimp with a paring knife. Then clean the vein with the help of a knife. You can do the same with your fingers.

How To Cook Shrimp for Salad?

If you bought fresh or frozen shrimp, you need to cook them. You can steam, boil, grill, sauté, etc. prawns. You can cook it in many different ways. However, shrimp must be boiled while making this salad. In this way, you can get the purest shrimp taste and aroma.

Shrimp cooks very quickly. If you can't tell if it's cooked or not, this tip may come in handy: Undercooked shrimp will look like a "U" shape, and overcooked shrimp will look like an "O". Fully cooked shrimp is "C" shaped. They also turn opaque and pink when cooked.

Here are the steps for Boiling Fresh or Frozen Shrimp!

How to Cook Fresh Shrimp?

If you are not using frozen shrimp, you can clean the shrimp before boiling them. Preferably, you can also cook with their shells. You can also buy peeled and diced shrimp to skip the cleaning process.

To boil fresh shrimp, add hot water and salt to a pot. When the water starts to boil, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until opaque and pink. Boiling time varies according to the size of the shrimp. If you are using medium shrimp for this recipe, 3-4 minutes will be enough. After boiling the shrimp, take them out of the colander and drain the excess water. Then dry thoroughly with a paper towel.

How to Cook Frozen Shrimp?

If you are using frozen shrimp, thaw the shrimp first. Follow the thawing instructions on the package.

To boil the frozen shrimp that you thawed, you can follow the steps to cook fresh shrimp. In a medium saucepan, add hot water and salt. When the water starts to boil, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 3–4 minutes, or until opaque and pink.Make sure to drain the shrimp after cooking. Then dry with a paper towel.

What To Serve with Shrimp Salad?

You can easily serve this Homemade Cold Shrimp Salad by itself. You can also pair it with a variety of dishes. You can combine it with pasta or rice recipes. You can serve it with lettuce or toast.

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How to Store Shrimp Salad?

After you make salad with shrimp, do not leave it on the counter for an extended period of time. Refrigerate until ready to serve to keep the seafood and mayonnaise fresh.

How Long Does Shrimp Salad Last in the Refrigerator? Shrimp and mayonnaise are perishable ingredients. Therefore, it is recommended to be consumed immediately. However, this Seafood Salad can be stored for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Can Shrimp Salad Be Frozen? Not at all. It is not recommended to freeze the Shrimp Salad. Some of the ingredients in the shrimp salad are not frozen products. In particular, shrimp and mayonnaise do not freeze very well. Therefore, when you make shrimp salad, consume it cold within a few days and do not freeze it.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets